Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy
The Feisty Feminist?
Postings
The first post introduces Elizabeth, the Manchester girl whose mother died days after her birth and goes on to change women’s lives for ever. In each of my posts I will explore her achievements in challenging male power.
She worked with a range of other feminists during many campaigns and I will also introduce these women to you along the way.
These posts will offer you a taster as I work on my book that will offer you a full picture of the work of this amazing woman.
Imagination, innovation and invention
Across the country places open their doors for the National Trust Open Heritage day. It is a great way to step back into history and to celebrate so many wonderful places. Fulneck Moravian Settlement takes pride each year in sharing our rich history and welcoming people to learn more about the settlement,
Knowledge = bread
Elizabeth played a key role in improving education for girls and opening up employment opportunities. Let us celebrate our young people engaging with education and remember too many girls around the world are still denied such opportunities.
Roe Green: home sweet home
A visit to Roe Green, Salford, puts me in touch with Elizabeth’s young life and her family.
Elizabeth: the feisty feminist
Great news: the publication date for my book is soon … please join the celebration and make this a success, both for Elizabeth and the charities that will benefit from all money raised.
Power of the pen
Elizabeth used her skill with words to write about the need for women to have much greater rights. Her words influenced many laws that changed the position of women in society. Today her words are still powerful and relevant.
Futures for Women
Futures for Women – a vision of Victorian feminists and still working as a positive force to support women today.
Suffragist or Suffragette?
Exploring the major role Elizabeth played in winning the vote for women. She was both a suffragist and a suffragette.
Elizabeth and I
Elizabeth lived at Buxton House, Congleton, for most of her adult life. A visit to the house encouraged me to reflect on her life; so frequently she faced hardship and yet never gave up the fight for women’s rights.
CONGLETON CELEBRATES
International Women’s Day 2022 is marked in Congleton with unveiling of the Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy statue. The town turned out to celebrate this amazing woman.
